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FAQ: All Things Bereavement
Answers to the most frequently asked questions about bereavement leave, care and benefits as well as the bereavement care services offered to families by Betterleave.
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How to Help Grieving Children
For some families, heading back to school is a fun and exciting experience, while others may feel intense overwhelm or even dread—especially families who are experiencing deep grief. There may be several benefits for grieving children to return to the classroom, however there may be an increase in separation anxiety and acts of regression. Here's what you should look for in your grieving student, and ways you can better support them.
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The Great Resignation: How to attract and retain top talent through benefits
The past two years have seen rising resignation rates among U.S. workers, termed the “Great Resignation,” as they reevaluate their careers and search for jobs that provide better benefits, flexibility, and support in the wake of COVID-19. Your company should offer comprehensive family care benefits that positively impact employees' and their families' well-being. The Betterleave bereavement care benefits platform is here to help you build a competitive benefits strategy to attract and retain top talent.
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Secure your financial future in three steps: create a will, designate beneficiaries, and evaluate life insurance
Preparing an estate plan isn’t easy or intuitive, but it is essential to ensure your wishes will be carried out and loved ones will be taken care of. This guide will walk you through the estate planning process and explain how to create a will and trust, designate beneficiaries, and evaluate life insurance.
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9 Ways Managers can Support an Employee Beyond Bereavement Leave
Grief doesn't end when bereavement leave does. There are several things you can do, as management, to facilitate an easier transition back into the work environment for a grieving employee.
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Employers are rethinking their approach to holistic health and wellness benefits
The value of offering bereavement care as an employer benefit and the role of Betterleave in helping employees navigate the challenging emotional and administrative processes that come with bereavement.
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Axios Exclusive on Betterleave Bereavement Care
Betterleave, a web-based platform that partners with organizations to improve end-of-life care, raised $2.4 million in funding, CEO Cara McCarty Abbott tells Axios exclusively.
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Betterleave to Transform How Organizations Support Their Members
Betterleave acts as an extension of teams that want to provide comprehensive bereavement care and close the gap in mental health.
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Betterleave featured in Austin Inno's 2023 Startups to Watch
Betterleave, a leading grief and loss provider, was recently featured in Austin Inno's 2023 Startups to Watch. This recognition underscores the company's commitment to innovation and excellence in the field of end of life care.
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Betterleave awarded #1 End of Life Resources Providers in Shortlister
Betterleave, named top End of Life Resources Provider, excels in personalized care, transparency, and a comprehensive service range. Recognized for quality, they navigate clients through end-of-life challenges with compassion and integrity.
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What Is Bereavement Care?
Defining bereavement care, a term coined by Betterleave, as the formalized care and support for individuals taking bereavement leave to help them navigate the emotional and administrative challenges following the loss of a loved one, its importance as a family care benefit for employees, and Betterleave’s role in pioneering the future of bereavement care technology.
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Betterleave Bereavement Launches Exclusive, Bereavement Benefit for Employees
Betterleave’s category-defining solution for bereavement includes personalized funeral, memorial and estate coordination, life & financial planning, and integrated grief resources, launches today
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